You will need to register with a local GP on an individual basis. For more information, please join our Induction Events during your first week on campus.
You can also speak to your Specialist Adviser located in your campus library to find out more information on the local GP surgeries available.
We can't wait to welcome you to UCA!
Before you set off for the UK we want to share some useful information about arriving and getting to our campuses from the airport. There’s also some handy advice on how to get set up when you arrive to study in the UK.
Every year we host welcome events so you can get to know your new teachers, classmates and make new friends! Remember, we're on hand to help, so please get in touch if you have any questions.
If you have any questions about your application to UCA please contact internationaladmissions@uca.ac.uk.
How to get
to UCA campuses
Please ensure you travel to the correct campus.
To make your journey to campus as safe and stress-free as possible, please find below information on local taxi companies who you can pre-book your journey with online.
The easiest and fastest way to get to your accommodation from the airport is by taxi, especially if you have luggage and other carry-on items. Listed below, you’ll find contact details for the most popular local taxi companies used by our students. These companies all offer airport pick up services and can be booked online directly with the companies via email. Please book in advance to confirm your pick-up time and location.
It is advisable to:
- Update your arrival details in CAS Shield.
- Once your booking has been processed by the taxi company, they will send you a confirmation via email of your booking. Please check that all the information on the confirmation email is correct.
- Print/screenshot the taxi confirmation that has the pickup details and phone numbers, so that you can contact the taxi company if required when you arrive.
- You can choose to pay by cash or card - please confirm with the taxi company what mode of payment you would like to use. Do note, cards from other countries may not always be recognised in the UK, so prepare some cash in case of emergency.
- If you think you may need a larger size taxi please inform the taxi company of this at your time of booking.
- If there's any changes to your flight details, please inform the taxi company immediately.
Information regarding the approximate taxi charge from the airport to the campus can be found below.
Please note this information is correct as of September 2022 and prices may vary accordingly.
To Epsom Campus, Farnham Campus and surrounding areas
Victoria Gosden Travel
To make bookings online: click here.
Phone: +44 (0)1252 737475
- Price based on a standard car for 1-2 person with total 2 luggage, for a larger vehicle the cost would be £30 more.
- Airport parking is normally from £5 to £13 depending on the airport and waiting time.
- Passengers will need to agree how long after the flight they would like the driver to arrive at the airport in order to keep parking & waiting costs down.
- Waiting time will be charged one hour after the agreed meeting time.
- Passengers may be asked to pay for the cost of the journey in advance and parking costs – and waiting, if applicable, should be paid on the day.
|
From airport to accommodation |
Mon to Sat |
Mon to Sun |
Sun |
|
Heathrow to Aldershot |
£67 plus parking |
£85 plus parking |
£79 plus parking |
|
Heathrow to Epsom |
£122 plus parking |
£155 plus parking |
£144 plus parking |
|
Heathrow to Farnborough |
£62 plus parking |
£79 plus parking |
£73 plus parking |
|
Heathrow to Farnham |
£72 plus parking |
£92 plus parking |
£85 plus parking |
|
Heathrow to Fleet |
£62 plus parking |
£79 plus parking | £73 plus parking |
|
Heathrow to Guildford |
£82 plus parking |
£105 plus parking |
£97 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Aldershot |
£92 plus parking |
£118 plus parking |
£109 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Epsom |
£144 plus parking |
£184 plus parking |
£171 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Farnborough |
£97 plus parking |
£124 plus parking | £115 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Farnham |
£87 plus parking |
£111 plus parking |
£102 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Fleet |
£92 plus parking |
£118 plus parking |
£109 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Guildford |
£92 plus parking |
£118 plus parking |
£109 plus parking |
To Canterbury Campus
Longleys Private Hire
To make booking online: click here.
Phone: + 44 (0)1227 710 777
- Price based on a standard car for 1-2 person with total 2 luggage.
- Airport parking is normally from £5 to £13 depending on the airport and waiting time.
|
From Airport to accommodation |
Price for any day or time |
|
Heathrow to Canterbury |
£170 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Canterbury |
£110 plus parking |
To Canterbury Campus
Vokes Taxi
To make bookings online: click here.
Phone: +44 (0)1634 222222
- Price based on a standard car for 1-2 person with total 2 luggage.
- Airport parking is normally from £5 to £13 depending on the airport and waiting time.
|
From Airport to accommodation |
Price for any day or time |
|
Heathrow to Canterbury |
£175 plus parking |
|
Gatwick to Canterbury |
£145 plus parking |
If you would rather make your own way to the campus there are train and bus/coach services available that will take you to Canterbury, Epsom or Farnham.
Travelling by public transport usually takes longer than travelling by taxi and may involve changing trains, buses and walking, depending on your route. If you have large/heavy luggage with you, you may find it inconvenient to travel by public transport.
- UCA Canterbury: New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AN
Get directions - UCA Epsom: Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5BE
Get directions - UCA Farnham: Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7DS
Get directions - Maidstone TV Studios: The Maidstone Studios, Vinters Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5NZ
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BRP
Collection
BRP is an abbreviation of Biometric Residence Permit. All students who have a Student visa for over 6 months will be issued with a BRP card. Your BRP confirms your right to study in the UK and as such is an important visa requirement. You should collect your BRP within 10 days of arrival to the UK (unless self-isolating).
For more detailed information on BRP’s please visit: here.
When you applied for your visa you should have specified where you would like to collect your BRP from. The BRP collection address will be confirmed on the visa acceptance letter from UK Visas and Immigration.
If your BRP is not at the collection location by the collection date do not worry as sometimes BRP’s arrive later than the date specified.
Note: When collecting your BRP ensure to take your passport, with entry visa vignette. Please also bring your visa acceptance letter as it will help the staff to locate your BRP quickly.
Contact visaadvice@uca.ac.uk for more detailed information.
Please also see further guidance on this topic here.
As soon as you have collected your BRP, you should check if your BRP has the correct information. If there’s a problem with your BRP when it arrives, report it within 10 days. Otherwise you may have to apply and pay for a replacement.
- Mistakes in the length or conditions of your visa
- Other problems with your BRP
Apply online for administrative review if the length of leave (the expiry date) or the conditions (working entitlement etc.) on your BRP card are incorrect. You will be charged a fee for an administrative review, but this will be refunded if UKVI agree there was an error.
If there is a mistake on your BRP, such as your name, gender, date of birth, or your BRP was damaged when it arrived, you must report it.
You should also let the Home Office know if your BRP is ever lost or stolen. You can do this by visiting the relevant section of www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits/need-brp.
Registering with
a GP & the police
Staying healthy is important to make the most of your time in the UK. It is important that you are registered with a GP (General Practitioner) near you. National Health service (NHS) provides a comprehensive service to register international and EU students, except dental and optical services.
The Police Registration scheme has now ended. Please see further guidance below:
The general requirement under the Immigration Rules for certain foreign nationals to register with the police (the “Police Registration Scheme”) has ceased as of August 2022.
Those who have been issued with a visa with the requirement to register but who are yet to travel, will have their visa re-issued where possible or be notified of the changes in advance of travel. This change also applies to those who have already registered with the Police or who have a condition to register with the police listed as part of their leave to enter or remain in the UK.
You will no longer be required to communicate any updated personal details to the police. Any changes, including address, should be communicated instead to the Home Office directly via: https://www.gov.uk/change-circumstances-visa-brp
Related information
Make sure to check all the information below to ensure you're ready to begin your UCA adventure: